But instead of sending a thank you note to China, India is complaining about Beijing’s presence in Sri Lanka, raising security concerns. “However, despite the commercial benefits of this activity, India is concerned about the strategic implications of China’s increasing commercial and military presence in the Indian Ocean,“ adds Samaranayake.

Unless India comes up with a better plan for Sri Lanka, it should stop complaining about China’s presence in the island nation, and consider sending a thank you note to China.